Computing for the Older and Wiser: Get Up and Running on Your Home PC

by Adrian Arnold

• ISBN13: 9780470696910
• ISBN10: 0470696915
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-10-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Computing for the Older & Wiser is a simple-to-follow user friendly guide aimed at the older generation introducing the basics of mastering a computer. Covering the latest release of Windows Vista Home Premium(TM) and Windows XP(TM), this book is designed for people who want straightforward instructions on how to use their home PC.Written in plain English, using no unintelligible 'computer speak' Adrian guides you step-by-step through the basics of computing including chapters on: Use of the keyboard and mouse Email and the Internet Customising your desktop Word processing Digital photography Useful websites and much moreUseful tips and tricks and a question and answer revision section in each chapter will build your confidence, get you up-to-date and technologically savvy in no time!If you want to learn how to search and shop online, email or chat to family and friends, and you have the enthusiasm to learn a new skill then this book is for you. With explanatory screenshots in full colour Easy to read font Supplementary website - including additional exercises to help improve your PC skills, further online hints and tips, and a directory of useful resources. www.pcwisdom.co.uk"Computing for the Older & Wiser will take readers comfortably through getting started on their home PC. The content is similar to what we would take our clients through if they were to attend a class, which is exactly the right level." -Faye Lester, Computer Training Coordinator, Age Concern Camden, UK"I have not had so much fun for years" -Renee Moore, 79, pupil at Age Concern, Colchester, UK

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Home Computer

The Internet

Communication

What do you need to use this book?

How to use this book?

Revision

Answers

Basic Computing

Learning the basics

The computer screen, keyboard and mouse

Turning the computer on

The Keyboard

The Mouse

Turning the computer off

Revision

Windows

Windows Vista

The Basic Window

Disks, Drives, Folders and Files

Opening your first program

WordPad

Word Processing

Saving a file

Computer Memory

Closing a file

Customising the Desktop

Changing the appearance of the desktop

Customising the Task bar

Getting Help

Email and the Internet

Email and Internet concepts

Using the Internet and E-mail

The Concept

E-mail

The Concept

The Internet & World Wide Web

The Concept

The Internet Browser

Search Engines and Directories

Yahoo

Google

Shopping

Travel

Some Useful Web sites

Internet Auctions

Ebay

Loading programs

Downloading a program from the Web

Picasa

More advanced tutorials

Basic Photo Manipulation

Advanced word processing

Advanced Email

MSN Messenger

Advanced Use of the Internet

Internet Websites

Useful Web Sites

Travel

Shopping

Reference

Financial

Hobbies and crafts

The Arts

History

Cookery

Genealogy

Digital photography

Leisure

Tutorials

A motley collection

Glossary

Index

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